THE ENERGISER VITAMIN

B12 helps protect your eyes and brain as well as boosting energy.

VITAMIN B12 is one of eight essential B vitamins and is manufactured by living organisms such as bacteria, yeasts and algae. It’s found in the largest quantities in animal products, including meat, eggs and milk – this is because animals drink water and eat food containing B12-making organisms. It’s also added to fortified foods such as nutritional yeast, milks and cereals.

In your body, B12 is needed for millions of cellular). Proper methylation prevents the build-up of a harmful substance called homocysteine, which has been linked to heart disease and cognitive decline, and also helps your body make feelgood hormones serotonin and dopamine.